More people in Carlow and Kilkenny will be able to apply for a home loan from their Local Authority from next month.
The prices of homes eligible for a Local Authority Home Loan and income limits of those eligible to apply for a loan are being increased.
Details have been confirmed by the Housing Minister after being approved by Cabinet on Monday.
The scheme is designed to help potential homebuyers who cannot get a mortgage from the banks.
From the 1st of March the house price limits allowed will go up from €250,000 to €300,000 in Kilkenny and from €250,000 to €275,000 in Carlow.
The income limits for people applying will also go up to €70,000 for single people and €85,000 for couples and all joint applicants.